This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item notes a December price change with a rate near $2.29 and a steep 151 percent increase reflected in the odd phrasing. The readable data point highlights a high unit price and a notable leap in cost.
In Knox County Aug 3 prisoners attempted escape breaking through guards. Harvey Lankford was struck, Lank suffered a broken nose and injuries while helping, as George Schuman and three sailors from Nashville were involved. The escape plan reportedly involved a railroad deserter from the Great Lakes station.
Fourteen steel workers and family gather in New Orleans as a christening ceremony is held on an ironworker’s child. Rev Reese presides while about fifty union members serve as godfathers. The christening occurs near a concrete basement with girds visible in the background. The father is noted to be on the job when the ceremony proceeds.
Aug 7 Chicago reports Willim Bras Droyd a millionaire socialist and other Communist Labor Party members were found guilty of conspiring to overthrow the U S government. Sentences range from one to five years in prison with fines. several defendants face combined penalties in state or Cook County facilities.
A chaotic Reuters style report notes Polish resistance easing as Soviet demands for a mandate rise. Mentions attempted armistice talks with Russians and warnings of a crisis with the capital in jeopardy.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a value of 190,000 on a base, with mentions of J. Lignors, Chicaga related terms, and a liquor-related prohibition context. The text is garbled, naming anniversaries of thefts and wartime references, lacking coherent events or dates.
The Saturday afternoon race meet at Allison Barbel faced poor weather and moderate attendance yet delivered a competitive program. Virginia Dare led a 2:22% pace but fell short of the Mick record. Princes Gentry and Ruby Var win impressed as favoritism shifted among contenders.
Narold Faith, a Washington office employee of the American Railway Association, was struck by a truck while presenting the foreman with a broken item on Monday afternoon. He fell, receiving a head injury and multiple cuts needing seven stitches. Dr O C Sealer treated him.
BHO trees mere at Princeton Eter fifty year separation. Donibie and the Toulmiller cast of Primes met in England fifty years apart. Gee Dunning of Rauitochia and Briteh Columbia participated. C Dunning's home this week. Brothers never met since Letterren Dornbestshire England fifty years ago. They have kept in touch with each other through correspondence.
Police report a burglary on Sunday night where sugar and groceries were stolen from a delivery vehicle parked on a siding between the Baltimore plant and the stockyards. Investigators say the thieves broke into a box car and hauled away the booty, with several suspects believed responsible.
Federal agents close in on Vanderpool amid a chaotic scene described as a state of intoxication. The article reports Hacey Winterpund’s involvement and Vanderpool’s mortgaged pressure, with authorities moving to address the alleged mash fraud.
A fragmented critique of a theater or art production discusses production choices, authorial intent, and director Abn. It notes repetitive selection of detail, lack of individual characters, and a continuous, unvaried presentation style. The piece questions opportunity for personal expression and the overall creative direction.
The announcement details a lavish motion picture project by First Number, with producer Lasky and crew including 48 staff on set and 228 actors plus carpenters and technicians. Principal figures like Panie Prevost and others are cited, and the plan references filming on Broadway with a substantial shoot and production budget as it moves toward a fall release.
Kingston harbor improvement estimates by the British government envisage dredging and new facilities from 06:00, including a long sand strip east, to enable a 28-foot draught entry for warships and commercial vessels. The plan, reviewed by experts, targets better naval reach via Port Royal and nearby stations, with cost funded through imperial channels and a focus on Panama Canal traffic. The discussion also touches on broader global policy debates and U S cooperation on postwar reconstruction and education in Europe.
Fragmentary text describes an operation or meeting with references to debts and obligations. Readable elements include a person named Last ni and phrases about paying or meeting obligations. The overall context remains obscure due to corrupted OCR.
The Danish missionary Kobok? Led by a Nordic team, a Greenland expedition seeks to penetrate the interior and map North Greenland where terrain remains largely unknown. The plan includes geological work, establishing depots, and bringing back data on the interior landscape and resources.
Fragment discusses reform hints, a general in uniform, and a minister plenipotentiary in Indianapolis. Mentions four items at 1.55 cents in Sid Wing stores condemned by state inspector of health per June records and Secretary Hurry.
The Associated Press reports Washington that new passenger and freight rates will likely begin August 2 for passenger fares and August 25 for freight, with blanket tariff schedules to cover all territories. Experts note the United States government will regulate, with projections of increased transportation costs and adjusted rents impacting consumers and industry through federal control.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.